2018 annual revenue grew by +4.5% at constant exchange rates

Virbac announces François Fournier’s appointment as president and CEO of Virbac North America, effective January 7, 2019. His main mission is to lead and develop all North American Virbac activities, in line with the Virbac Group’s global strategy.

Sébastien Huron, chairman of the executive board of the Virbac group, wishes all the best for 2019 through a video.

In 2018, several Virbac websites were revamped: new contents, new design, new functionalities… all these changes aim at creating a better user experience.

In August, the FDA approved the transfer of production to the Virbac St. Louis site (Missouri) of a parasiticide for dogs acquired by the company at the beginning of 2015. The complexity of the industrial extrusion process required all the skills and attention of the American subsidiary and the Group's Production/Quality teams for nearly three years.

Bad breath is a common complaint of dogs’ owners but it can also be a sign of periodontal or digestive issues that can be painful for the pet. Thanks to a new formula, the C.E.T^® VEGGIEDENT^® FR3SH^™ dental chews tackle the oral causes of bad breath and help to restore the animal's intestinal balance while freshening its breath. Available since 2018 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Japan, they will gradually be present around the world in 2019.

In 2018, Virbac is part of the Gaïa Index, which recommends the 70 French companies with the best ratings in terms of social and environmental responsibility among a panel of 230 firms. Virbac has made a significant improvement of 14 places in the overall ranking compared to 2017.

After a twenty-year presence in Turkey through a local distributor, Virbac is creating its 33^rd subsidiary there. The objective: closer proximity in order to better respond to the expectations of animal health players.

Revenue grew by +5.5% at constant exchange rates at the end of September 2018

Operating profit up sharply in the first half of 2018

Revenue grew by +4.3% at constant exchange rates in the second quarter of 2018

Three weeks before the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre 2017, Jean-Pierre Dick and Yann Eliès make the latest preparation to get ready for the double-handed sailing race between Le Havre in France and Salvador de Bahia in Brazil. Discover in a 2mn video, 24 hours of training of the two skippers.

After five years of research and development, Virbac teams have developed Smart Cap, dedicated to extracting liquid products. This patented innovation benefitting animal health, which combines ergonomics and safety, was recognized in early 2018 with a Pharmapack Award.

Virbac United States announced that Eric Bonner has been named vice president of Industrial Operations.

One of the present challenges of swine producers is finding solutions that preserve farm productivity while reducing the use of antibiotics. In Europe, Latin America and Asia, Virbac is assisting veterinarians and farmers with technical solutions and on farm training that focus on prevention and are based on a good reproduction management.

2018 first quarter revenue rose by +3.3% at comparable exchange rates

Operating profit from ordinary activities 2017 comparable to 2016

Since 2017, Virbac has been offering veterinarians Speed Reader^TM, a blood marker dosage analyzer with a series of biomarker tests. Usable directly in-clinic, these newest additions to the diagnostic range facilitate screening of common diseases in cats and dogs and ensure better monitoring of the animal.

Maintaining good health and welfare of cows is central to Virbac's approach of dairy production. Virbac created a specific program for professionals of dairy farming called Target 150. This program aims at bringing global & integrated solutions and protocols for a better and more sustainable production of milk. Developed in close cooperation with worldwide known experts, Target 150 ™ encourages prevention and answers the main problematics of the 150 critical days of production cycle of the dairy cows. As an essential part of the program, the second Virbac Dairy Symposium was organized in September 2017 to contribute strengthening the skills of dairy farming professionals and prepare them to the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

Annual sales comparable to 2016 at constant exchange rates after strong fourth-quarter growth

For 2018, find out the video wishes from Sébastien Huron, new chairman of the executive board of the Virbac group.

Yesterday, Virbac’s supervisory board officially appointed Sébastien Huron as chairman of the Group’s executive board. Sébastien Huron succeeds Éric Marée, chairman of the executive board for the past 18 years, who has retired. 

Fourth victory! Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 9h 11mn and 46s, Jean-Pierre Dick and Yann Eliès crossed the finish line of the 13^th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre in first position in the Imoca category. It took the duo 13 days 7 hours 36 minutes and 46 seconds to cover 4,652 miles at 14.55 knots. After crossing the starting line at Le Havre in the lead, StMichel-Virbac has led the race almost from start to finish.

In August 2017, Virbac was awarded pet owner favorite brand for cat health care by Goumin.com, the largest online Chinese pet owner community. 

By mutual agreement, Virbac and the other shareholders of Centrovet have decided to postpone the option to buy the Chilean aquaculture specialist for three years, under the same pricing conditions.

Two years after its launch, with a rating of 17.5/20, the VETERINARY HPM^® Adult with salmon neutered & entire cat is one of the ‘best choices’ amongst thirteen dry cat foods (kibbles) tested by the INC (Institut National de la Consommation [French National Institute for Consumer Affairs]). This rating makes up for several years of development.

The treatment of dogs infected with leishmaniosis has been authorized in Brazil since 2016. Thanks to its publicity campaigns and its treatment solution introduced in January 2017, Virbac is contributing to the fight against this disease which, on a world scale, touches about 1 million of humans. 

Virbac: quarterly sales affected by distributor destocking in the United States

VETERINARY HPM™ dietetic is a new generation of nutrition for cats and dogs with health problems, created by staying close to the nutritional requirements of carnivores, respecting the nutritional requirements of carnivores. These foods should be recommended by the veterinarian depending on the animal's health problem. A veterinarian's option should be sought before use. Available since spring 2017 in European veterinary clinics, the VETERINARY HPM™ dietetic range will also be launched in Latin America (Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile) by the end of the year.

On September 5, 2017, Virbac’s supervisory board co-opted Solène Madelpuech into the supervisory board as a new member. On the same day, Jeanine Dick, aged 81, announced her resignation. 

Virbac announces the appointment of Sophie Favini as executive vice-president of US commercial operations. Based in Fort-Worth (Texas), she is effective in her role since July 13, 2017. Sophie Favini is now in charge of leading, developing and overseeing all US Sales, Marketing and Technical Services functions in order to increase the business activity of the subsidiary.
Virbac also announces the appointment of Colin Meyers as vice-president of sales. These two appointments will help Virbac achieve a sustainable growth in the US. 

Slight increase in first half results

Whether in the meat or dairy industries, quality production requires animals that are healthy from birth onward! With this in mind, Virbac has been progressively rolling out a complete Calf health management program in Europe since 2016. 

Virbac: second quarter sales growth largely offsets the decline in the first quarter

Virbac has announced the supervisory board’s intention to appoint Sébastien Huron as chairman of Virbac’s executive board, as of next December, when the mandate of the current chairman of the executive board, Éric Marée, expires. 

Bio-Gene announces collaboration agreement with Virbac for development of FLAVOCIDE™ as an insect control agent in ruminants. 

In May 2016, European practitioners (France, UK and Austria) discovered Effipro^® Duo, a new parasiticide used to treat and prevent tick and flea infestations in dogs and cats. The advantages of this product described by the Global Marketing manager parasiticides.

Virbac announces the appointment of Frédéric Jodogne as Corporate Industrial Operations director. Based in Carros, he is effective in his role since April 3, 2017. He is in charge of implementing, organizing and leading supply chain and industrial strategies of the Group. 

Following the launch of the VETERINARY HPM™ physiological range in 2015, Virbac started from March 1^st the launch of VETERINARY HPM™ dietetic for dogs and cats in Europe. A complete range still close to the nutritional requirements of carnivores and associated to the "Veterinary global care", a new global nutritional approach.

The Virbac American subsidiary decided to gather its distribution operations in Hunt Midwest SubTropolis (Missouri). The new center should be operational until the end of the year.

First quarter 2017 sales down, strongly impacted by stock effects in the distribution in the United States

The product VETERINARY HPM^® Adult Small & Toy has received a rating of 16.4/20 from the independent French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir. The cited product has been qualified as one of the “best choices” amongst the twenty complete dog foods that were tested. 

Public-private transfer (TPP). Behind this acronym lies the possibility for French companies to develop partnerships with French and European public research organizations. This opportunity for innovation was seized on by Virbac in 2009 and presented by the public research partnerships manager. 

Strong rebound in profitability in 2016  

In September 2016, on the initiative of the IT department, e-visits first appeared amongst the sales force in France. The purpose: allow greater reactivity from regional technical managers to questions from veterinarians. Explanations on this European-scale project by the market manager for Virbac France.

At the end of September, 2016, all activity at the Mayas factory in Mexico was transferred to the new industrial site of Argo Navis. A look back on this major project and the challenges it presented with the Virbac Mexico Industrial director.

French skipper Jean-Pierre Dick crossed the finish line of the eighth Vendée Globe at 1347hrs UTC on Wednesday 25th January. The skipper of StMichel Virbac completed his solo round the world voyage in 80 days 1 hour 45 minutes and 45 seconds. Jean-Pierre Dick sailed 27,857 miles at the average speed of 14.5 knots.

Annual sales growth of 4.5%, at constant exchange rates

Virbac announces the appointment of Jesse Mark Chellan as general manager of Virbac RSA. Based in Johannesburg, he is effective in his role since December 1, 2016. He will be responsible for the development and execution of the long term business strategy for both South Africa and for the export regions of Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Virbac announces that it has received from the Food and drug administration (FDA) a communication confirming the lifting of the Warning Letter received in December 2015 for its St. Louis production site (Missouri, USA).

November 6, 2016: Jean-Pierre Dick takes the start of his fourth Vendée Globe. In Les Sables d'Olonne, Sandrine Brunel, Virbac Head of Corporate Communications, talks about the event and discusses the virtuous effects of 15 years of sailing sponsorship.

Xavier Montat, general manager of Virbac Mexico since last year, announces the transfer of all production operations to the Argo Navis site in Guadalajara. This relocation marks the completion of the project launched in 2011 to support the strong growth of the Virbac Mexican subsidiary.

On 6 November Jean-Pierre Dick will leave Les Sables d'Olonne at the start of his fourth Vendée Globe. A few facts about the course for this, the most famous of single-handed sailing races, a 45,000 km loop around the world.

Sales grow by 3.2% at the end of September at constant rates

14 September 2015, Paris. The "Factories and Men" operation is being organised by 'Mouvement des entreprises de taille intermédiaire' (METI), an organisation which represents intermediate-sized businesses in France. The project began with a preview at the Petit Palais, and METI has organised a series of events which will take place until the end of 2015 with the aim of spotlighting the best of French industry. Thirty five businesses, including Virbac, are taking part. 

Since 2012, Virbac has maintained a presence in China through a commercial subsidiary that now has about thirty collaborators. How is the subsidiary adapting to this ever-changing market? Answers by the subsidiary general manager.

Growth of half-year results

On March 8, 2016, Virbac US announced the launch of the latest advancement in canine joint health supplementation, MOVOFLEX™ Soft Chews. Formulated with a unique and proprietary blend of ingredients, MOVOFLEX™ Soft Chews provide comprehensive canine joint support in a once-a-day palatable soft chew.

Virbac announces the appointment of Marie-Paule Porte as Group general counsel. Member of the strategic committee and the Comex France, in charge of legal matters at a global level, she provides support to the executive board and area directors in relation to strategic decisions they take.

In its 2015 report, Virbac adopted the most recent version of the GRI standard for sustainable development. The reasons behind this change and the related benefits explained by Éric Marée, chairman of the executive board.

Sales growth by 3.6% at constant exchange rates in the first half

Virbac announces the appointment of Habib Ramdani as chief financial officer. Appointed to the executive board on June 23, 2016, Habib has overseen all financial activities of the Group since taking office on May 2, 2016, reporting directly to Éric Marée, chairman of the Virbac group executive board.

Virbac announces the appointment of Ary Rodrigues as general manager of Virbac do Brazil. Since January 2016, Ary’s main missions are to develop and implement long term commercial strategies, increasing market share and search of new business opportunities and services that can generate sustainable growth for Virbac in Brazil.

Virbac announces the appointment of Andres Engelbreit as Latin American area director as of January 1, 2016. In conjunction with the business development, innovation and global marketing teams, Andres Engelbreit’s missions are to increase the Virbac’s market share in Latin America and improve its profitability in the area in a lasting way. He has been a development director in the area since 2012.

On March 1, 2016, Virbac US announced the launch of the C.E.T.^® OraStrip^® Dental Diagnostic Test (currently distributed in the USA), the first and only test in the animal health market that detects periodontal infection in dogs, providing visual test results to support veterinarians’ dental treatment recommendations and enhance client compliance.

Virbac has been distributing the parasiticide medicines Activyl^® and Activyl^® Tick Plus in Europe since January 1, 2016. The integration of these two medicines in the parasiticide product portfolio fulfils Virbac’s wish to offer complementary solutions to veterinarians.

Sales in the first quarter 2016 : return to organic growth

Virbac is investing $37.9 millions in its production site in Bridgeton, Missouri.

A 3,600 m² space dedicated to production! At the end of September the new Instrucciones site was opened in Uruguay, with a special emphasis on quality. An introduction to this leading edge facility by the subsidiary’s general manager.

2015 annual results heavily impacted by the United States

“Shaping the future of animal health”. This is now Virbac's new tagline, replacing “Passionate about animal health”, launched in 2001.
What message does this new slogan convey? Answers from Sandrine Brunel, head of Corporate Communications.

Virbac commercializes a new hyper premium nutritional concept for dogs and cats! 

At the beginning of October the GMBO (Global Marketing) organized the first Virbac Dairy Symposium in France, attended by experts from the dairy sector and Virbac staff from all over the world. Fabrice Payot, Global Marketing manager on the dairy cattle segment, explains the objectives of this major event. 

Virbac announces the appointment of Greg Andrews as their new head of Global Marketing and Business Optimization.  In this newly created role Greg Andrews will be responsible for developing and implementing the global marketing strategy of the company and creating new business opportunities. He will also coordinate important global cross-functional activities of the company to maximize growth.

26%. This is 2014 Virbac Colombia's market share on the dog and cat vaccines segment. This figure is evidence of the success that the subsidiary has met with in this fast-growing sector. The story of a lightningfast journey by colombian Marketing manager.

As well as gender equality, age equality, now it's the turn of disability.
As part of its diversity policy in France, at the end of 2014 Virbac signed an agreement with its social partners on this important theme within the company. Details of the content of this agreement with the diversity manager for France.

Annual sales growth of 10.2%, driven by exchange rates and acquisitions

New premises, dairy crisis, market concentration... 2015 is marking a turning point for the subsidiary in New Zealand. How are such evolutions to be tackled? Answers from general manager of the subsidiary.

Virbac announces the appointment of Jules Minke as Group biological Research and Development director. Jules Minke’s main task going forward is to coordinate and supervise all R&D activities and global teams involved in Virbac’s biological projects. He will also monitor regulatory activities in this area.

Virbac : sales grow by 5.5% in the third quarter

Half-year results  heavily impacted by the United States

Virbac announced that Dr. Steven Buchholz has been appointed to the position of vice president, Quality & Compliance of Virbac U.S.

Virbac has announced the appointment of Francesca Cortella as head of its group Human Resources department. Francesca Cortella will join the Strategic Committee and Executive Committee for France. 

Virbac : sales grow by 18.1% in the first half

November 2014, London. For its use of augmented reality technology Virbac UK is awarded the Best Large Stand award for the most innovative stand. Just a gadget or a genuine opportunity for improved communication? Some answers from the companion animal business unit director of the subsidiary.

Group’s perspectives for 2015 impacted by the industrial situation in the United-States

Sales growth of 17.1% in the first quarter

170. This is the number of newcomers joining Virbac subsidiaries who, since 2009, have taken part in the induction programme organized at headquarters by the Corporate Communications, in addition to local sessions. What are the benefits of this programme? Answers from the internal communications manager.

Virbac, listed on Euronext Paris

Results grow in 2014 following a strong second half

Sustained growth in the fourth quarter

Virbac United States inaugurates the April 20th, 2014 a new building for its R&D activities. With which objectives? The answers from R&D vice-president of the American subsidiary.

Virbac announces the successful closing on January 2nd of its agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to acquire two major parasiticides for dogs in the United States: SENTINEL^® Flavor Tabs^® and SENTINEL^® SPECTRUM^®, marketed up to now by Novartis Animal Health.

As the world's 5th largest manufacturer in the companion animal market, a major part of Virbac's Research & Development investment is made in this field. In this context, the Group is pleased to announce the signature of a ten-year collaboration agreement with biopharmaceutical company Nexvet. The aim of this agreement is for Virbac to provide input to Nexvet’s development of new monoclonal antibody-based veterinary medicines and to market these medicines, if approved by regulators, outside the USA and Canada.

April 2014, Moscow. At Russia's largest veterinary congress, Virbac launched Cortavance, a corticoid for the treatment of inflammatory dermatosis in dogs. A major step forward for the companion animal portfolio in this country. Explanations by the Rest of Europe product manager.

Following the opening of the new Virbac 8 site for production of sterile injectable forms at Carros near Nice, Virbac is unveiling the production site at Guadalajara (Mexico), which also specialises in sterile injectable forms.

Formalize an employer message to support the company's international growth. This is the objective of Virbac. Details from the Head of Corporate Human Resources.

After Multimin in 2011, Virbac RSA finalized in 2012 the acquisition of the worldwide rights to Browse Plus, a nutritional supplement for food producing animals and leader on the South African market since 1994. This acquisition by Dayle Sinclair, product manager.

Virbac announces that it has entered into an agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to acquire major United States veterinary products currently marketed by Novartis Animal Health. Eli Lilly has agreed to divest these U.S. assets in connection with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s review of Eli Lilly’s pending acquisition of Novartis Animal Health worldwide.

Confirmation of the rebound of growth in the third quarter

Half-year results impacted by foreign exchange and the low level of activity in the United States

In 2014, the innovative Flexibag^® and Farmpack^® products from Virbac were awarded three prizes: the 'Janus de la Santé' award for an environmentally-friendly design, the Pharmapack award and a "Sommet d’Or" award. In Flexibag^® and Farmpack^®, Virbac offer the first truly successful ergonomic design for simplified anti-parasite treatment of cattle and sheep, one which also improves productivity in the stock-rearing sector.

France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria, United Kingdom and Scandinavia. These were the first European countries to launch Pronefra in the first half of 2014. A presentation of this food supplement by the global marketing manager supportive care & topical hygiene.

Organic growth of 3% in the first half

Viva VIVID! summer 2013, Virbac Australia opened a new R&D centre in Penrith surrounded by those involved in the local animal health industry. A key event for the development of the subsidiary’s biological activity in food producing animals. Explanations by Robert Dempster, the local RDL manager.

Current operating profit increases by 6.9% in 2013

In five years, the number of V.I.E. (Volunteer for international experience) contracts at Virbac has more than doubled. How is this trend explained? Explanations of the HR generalist in charge of recruiting the V.I.E. for the Company.

Rebound of growth in the last quarter

May 2013, Prague. In partnership with the European Veterinary Dental Society, Virbac is launching the e.VDS, an application for evaluating animal dentition (scoring) and developing knowledge for veterinarians all over the world. A look at the tool’s functionalities and objectives with Alain Mondon, Global Marketing manager, companion animals parasiticides.

Slight rebound of organic growth in the third quarter

Slight increase of the current operating profit in the first half of 2013

In summer 2012, Virbac Brazil launched Effipro, a fipronil-based external parasiticide for dogs and cats. After a year of marketing, sales are good. A look at this success with Daniela Baccarin, product manager.

Sales growth of 9.4% in the second quarter

Interview with the Human Resources and diversity manager.

The successful management of an outbreak of neonatal calf diarrhoea relies on the individual treatment of sick animals and the prevention of disease transmission. In this context, identification of the pathogens involved enables the vet to select the most appropriate treatment and prophylactic measures for each case.

Sales growth of 3.6% in the first quarter

A 15.8% net profit increase in 2012

Faithful to its strategy of continuous innovation, this year Virbac is launching the 1st mini polymeric transponder in Europe (France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium), the BackHome^® Biotec Slim Transponder.

Sales growth of 11.5% in 2012

Virbac signs an agreement in France for gender equal opportunity in June 2012. An initial action which resulted in the diversity policy launched in 2011. Details of this agreement with the corporate reward manager.

Rilexine and Suprelorin F: two products launched in the American market mid 2012 thanks to the hard work of the Virbac US R&D teams to adapt the registration dossiers. A look at the challenges with Craig Parks, R&D vice-president.

Virbac signs an agreement in France for gender equal opportunity in June 2012. An initial action which resulted in the diversity policy launched in 2011. Details of this agreement with the corporate reward manager.

Last September, twenty managers took part in a “successful recruitment” training session at headquarters organised by the Human Resources department. Objective? Share the different stages of the recruitment process. Explanations from the Talent manager.

Since June 2012, Virbac France has offered a long-term treatment that aims to reduce inflammation and pain for dogs with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. This medicine adds to Virbac's canine osteoarthritis range which now provides comprehensive care for canine osteoarthritis.

01/02/2010. Paris - France. Pharmapack award "Home risks prevention - veterinary category" has been awarded to Milteforan, the first veterinary medicinal product intended to treat the leishmaniasis and that can be administered by oral route. 

The fruit of several years of development, Effipro^® Spot On and Effipro^® Spray are two Fipronil-based medicines which treat flea and tick infestations in dogs and cats.